Early Voting Begins Thursday In Leflore School Special Election

Early voting starts Thursday and runs through Friday for Leflore Public Schools district voters who wish to cast early ballots in the March 4 special election for a proposed school bond issue.

According to Oklahoma State Election Board information, voters may cast early ballots from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their county Election Board Office on the Thursdays and Fridays immediately preceding the election.

The LeFlore County Election Board Office is at 103 N. Church St., Poteau.

Leflore School administrators are asking voters to approve a $220,000 bond issue to fund needed renovations at the district’s aging high school.

Under Oklahoma law, school bond issues must receive a minimum 60 percent majority vote to pass.

For voting information, call the county Election Board Office at (918) 647-3701.